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There's No Working Class Backlash to Biden's Climate Law

16 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

As Biden celebrates the first anniversary of his historic climate law, there's handwringing in some Democratic circles about exactly that...are pushing the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy too quickly...the evidence for this broad claim is incredibly flimsy.

"Democrats aren't pushing for green energy because they are consumed with woke ideology - they are trying to do their part to arrest the planet-wide catastrophe."

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Vietnamese Electric Car Maker VinFast Debuts On Nasdaq

16 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Shares of VinFast, trading under the ticker "VFS," jumped more than 31 percent to $28.90 shortly after midday, after entering the market at $22 a share. Prior to its debut, VinFast had priced the shares at $11.50 apiece. The company estimates total valuation at $23 billion.

"VinFast, which is part of conglomerate Vingroup, owned by Vietnam's richest man Pham Nhat Vuong, broke ground last month on a new EV manufacturing facility in the state of North Carolina..."

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Americans Want Sustainable Transportation Options, Not More Highways

16 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...a recent survey on Americans’ attitudes toward reducing traffic...revealed strong interest in transportation options that prioritize walkable, bikeable, and transit-connected communities over business-as-usual highway expansions.

"The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) provides $643 billion...to the surface transportation sector...directing funds to people's priorities, e.g., more alternative modes of transportation..."

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Tesla Supplier CATL Unveils Battery That Can Add Up To 400km Of Range In 10 Minutes

16 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"The battery, dubbed Shenxing or 'god-like movement,' is able to refuel up to 400 kilometers (250 miles) of range in 10 minuteS.

"That means vehicles powered by Shenxing can drive from New York to Boston (about 215 miles) after just 10 minutes of fast charging. Mass production of the battery is expected to be underway by the end of 2023, with shipping to begin in 2024.

Shenxing claims to be 'the world's first 4C superfast charging LFP battery."

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Mahindra Vision Thar.e Is The Willys Jeep's Wild Electric Descendant

16 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Mahindra actually has the right to produce a likeness of the Willys Jeep as it was originally contracted to do so back when the world was ...at war...the second time.

"There were no details presented about a powertrain, but we'd expect two motors and e-AWD. If it inherited the motors from the ID.4, we could easily see as much as 295 horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque, if not more. When will it enter production? That's another mystery."

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Montana Climate Victory: Bad News For Oil And Coal?

15 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"A landmark judgement in the US state of Montana has seen its Environmental Policy Act ruled unconstitutional because it does not consider the climate impacts of fossil fuel projects

"The case brought by 16 youth, each of whom described the impacts of climate change on their lives, said the law violated their state constitutional rights to a clean and healthy environment."

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Good News: Chevy Bolt EV And EUV Production Will Continue Longer Than Expected

15 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...expected Chevy Bolt EV production to end on November 17, 2023, new information suggests GM will continue building the electric car into December...the 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV will feature a 17-month production span....At the end of the second quarter, GM has sold 33,659 Bolt EV and EUV...models.

"GM has already announced it intends to produce 70,000 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV models throughout the year."

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From Cradle To Grave, Electric Vehicles Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Gas Vehicles

15 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"Cradle-to-grave greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for a small gasoline SUV in 2020 were estimated to be 429 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per mile, while the same size EV with 300 miles of range had 48% fewer GHG

"Argonne National Laboratory's cradle-to-grave analysis considered everything from raw material extraction to vehicle scrappage to provide a holistic view of the sustainability..."

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Faraday Future Delivers First FF91 2.0, The $309K AI TechLuxury EV

15 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

After a five year delay "Faraday Future (FFIE) announced it has officially handed over the keys to the first FF91 2.0 Futurist Alliance user...

"Powered by three electric motors, the Futurist Alliance edition packs up to 1,050 hp and 1,977 Nm torque for 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 2.27 seconds. The 142 kWh battery enables a 381 mi EPA range.

"FF91 2.0 Futurist Alliance users would receive exclusive professional track-time training and an Apple Watch with FF vehicle control features."

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The Real Story of That Chinese EV Graveyard Isn't What You Were Told

15 Aug 2023 | Synopsis

"...e-bike sharing bubble in 2016 that was rapidly copied by services offering short-range EV rentals. But just like in the United States, these ventures struggled, as they were far more expensive to start and maintain than bike sharing.

"In the end, these businesses' failures and the rapid advancement of China's auto industry have orphaned hundreds if not thousands of beaten-up short-range EVs."

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